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Are you weighing daily? If so you should know that it could be very dicouraging when you dont see scale movement. I used to do that -- weigh every other day - it was so frustrating. Then my doc advised to weigh weekly for the first 3 months and then once every two weeks. That helps with the peace of mind LOL

AND -- everyone goes through stalls in this journey. Most famous one is the 3rd week stall. Happens to almost everyone. Be prepared for that too and dont freak out. You'll do great! Concentrate on your Protein and Fluid intake - everything will fall in place.

All the best!!

My doc did not say anything about no berries. In fact, I used to eat strawberries right after I started solids phase. Did your surgeon say why no berries?

Hey I totally understand this LOL! This really is a big NSV Congrats!

You look beautiful!! Congrats on your weight loss! All the best to reach goal soon!

Lap band was not an option for me. I live in India, and our diet is not suitable for band. My choices were GB and VSG, and I knew from Day 1 that I would choose VSG. It is the whole malnutrition thing. I dont like to be on meds on a regular basis, and If I had GB, I would have to take Iron, Vitamins and Calcium forever. I did not want that.

I also liked the concept of eating whatever you can but having limited amounts. I like to treat myself every now and then, and I thought I couldnt do that with GB. So I chose VSG.

All the best for your surgery! Do your research and choose whichever you think would work for you!

All the best! Hope everything works out fine for you!

You look AWESOME! For a second, I couldnt believe the 'before' image was you! This is an amazing transformation and you are a huge inspiration to me and others here!

OMG you look amazing! 75 pounds in 6 months! I hope I have this kind of success too..

And such beautiful moments with your family! I'm very happy for you! Keep up the good work!

So happy to hear everything went smoothly! Have a speedy recovery! Welcome to the losers bench!!

Sorry to hear that! I will pray for your dad. Dont worry - everything will be alright!

Thank you for the replies, guys!!

I was so scared to eat potatoes because of the carbs. But you are right - eating a small portion will not be a problem. I'm usually good at avoiding temptation. This is the first time I even voiced out a craving. I mean, potato is not even my 'most fav' food. So this is really driving me crazy LOL

Hi all,

I haven't had any cravings (except for watermelons) since my surgery. I love chocolate and was worried that I would give in to temptation. But after surgery, I cant stand sweets - especially chocolates.

But from last night, I've got this weird craving for potatoes. Not even for fries, I would settle for any version. I'm 4 months post-op and havent had even a bite of potato till now. Do you guys eat them? If not regularly, atleast once a while? If so what is your fav low-fat recipe with potatoes?

Thanks!

All the best! Have a safe surgery, speedy recovery and awesome weight loss!!

Congrats!! That should feel amazing!

I'm so close to onederland I can taste it. Cant wait to get there!!!

I was weighed when I was discharged from the hospital (at 5 days post-op). Then I weighed myself only during my 1 month post-op doctor's visit. Dont beat yourself up. You'll see the weight fall off gradually in a pace that suits your body!

PS: Absence of hunger is a good sign that the doc cut the right part out LOL

I saw some great Snacks idea at eggface's website the other day. You could maybe try some of those?

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I swear I would have been lost without her. Shelly = :wub: !!!

You look AWESOME!!! Congrats on the amazing weight loss!!

Wow! That is an amazing weight loss! Keep up the good work!

Awesome! Congrats on the amazing weight loss! All the best reaching goal soon!

You look awesome! Congrats on the phenominal success!! Love your eyes!

Even at 4 months post op, I get acid reflux every now and then. If I have not eaten anything for a long time or if I eat something too spicy. My family is from South India and our food is generally very spicy, and I'm having a hard time letting go of that damned chilli powder

Can it be regular coffee not Decaf? I say if I can't drink regular why drink it at all

I drink regular coffee only. Twice a day. Less than 100ml each time. :wub:

I'm quite thankful that I LOVE my coffee even post-op. I was a chocolate addict but post-op I cant stomach chocolates. Now, I dont miss chocolate much, but I cant imagine a life without coffee!!

Amazing transformation!! Congrats on the huge weight loss! Keep up the good work!

Oh wow! I'm going to convert the number into some other metric. I dont really mind saying the actual number, but this way sounds so much fun! Let them google it out LOL!